Painted Dual Lidded Rococo Box from Meissen, 1750

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Meissen gorgeous dual lidded rococo box with multicolored paintings and decorations of relief type. The box is edged by brass … Read more Meissen gorgeous dual lidded rococo box with multicolored paintings and decorations of relief type. The box is edged by brass mountings. Height: 6.0 cm (= 2.36 inches) width: 8.0 cm (= 3.14 inches) depth: 4.5 cm (= 1.77 inches) manufactory: meissen blue meissen sword mark isn't visible here, but authenticity guaranteed ! it is well known that early meissen items of first half of 18th century - especially boxes and other objects of daily use - aren't always signed. Please note: certificate of this meissen item's authenticity attached to invoice will be sent ! first quality dating: made circa 1750 (= pre-marcolini period !) material: porcelain technique: handmade porcelain / multicolored painted and glazed painter's sign existing specifications: dual lidded (= rarity !) oblong box with rounded edges. It is abundantly ornamented with various multicolored paintings decorating the item's walls in finest manner: °the outer walls of box as well as inner and outer side of one lid are painted with flowers (for example roses, iris flower, dahlias etc.) °outer side of second lid is painted with veduta (= village situated at lake where a boat with three men is visible) °inner side of second lid is painted with animals (= cock and brooding hen in wooden landscape) the edged areas (= rim of lids & mouths of box) are covered with brass mountings. Rocaille scrolls (= made in relief technique) frame the paintings of outer wall. Condition: excellent condition (there aren't any imperfections existing !) i have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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